Author Topic: MP3 Bitrate Question  (Read 1586 times)

Forrest

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MP3 Bitrate Question
« on: January 17, 2009, 03:30:42 PM »
I am trying to register a couple of tracks in mp3 format with TuneCore. The problem is that the mp3s I have are hovering around 130 kbps and I need them to be 300 kbps. Does anyone know if there is a way to change the bitrate of these files without destroying or severely compromising them? Forgive me for coming off as a digitadummy. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Gilly

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Re: MP3 Bitrate Question
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2009, 05:01:23 PM »
Once an MP3 is ripped you can go down but you can't go up. You can fake going up but it won't actually be that bitrate.

Kim Kelly

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Re: MP3 Bitrate Question
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2009, 07:09:38 PM »
Do you have a copy of the CD available? Your best bet is to rip your own CDs with Max if you have a Mac or Exact Audio Copy if you have a PC. I understand EAC is supposed to be the standard in audio ripping, but I haven't had any experience with it.

If you want, I can make screencaps of the proper settings on Max to achieve V0 rips.
Too soon?